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C20702 - Provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform

DEFRA

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28 Sep 2023 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves DEFRA seeking the provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform service for a 3-year period, extendable for an additional 1 year. The contract, valued at £258,375 GBP, was awarded to MTI Technology through a selective procurement method, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from August 29, 2023, to August 28, 2026. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses offering software packages and information systems within the cybersecurity industry.

DEFRA, the buying organisation based in Bristol, England, initiated this tender process. The award, announced on August 29, 2023, enables businesses, especially SMEs, to participate and provide the required services. The tender period ended on August 28, 2023. Businesses with expertise in developing and maintaining cybersecurity platforms, capable of meeting the specified requirements, are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C20702 - Provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform

Notice Description

The Authority was seeking the provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform service for a period of 3 years with options to extend for a further 1 years at the end of year 3 and year 4 (3+1+1). This requirement would assist the Authority to be able to assess its capability to defend against cyber-attack. The Authority sought an off the shelf product that DEFRA could use, with some of following high level requirements: 1. The solution must provide a GUI that Defra staff can use to launch simulated attacks on the Defra estate with malware signatures that has been provided by the supplier. 2. The solution must provide a GUI that Defra staff can use to interrogate results from a simulated attack. 3. The solution must provide a capability to export results for reports (PDF/ CSV download). 4. The solution must provide training for staff either as an online course or as a bookable service as part of the FP contract. 5. The solution must be kept up to date with the latest malware and signatures to ensure Defra SOC is able to trigger "cutting edge" attacks against our estate. 6. The solution must be hosted on the supplier's cloud infrastructure. 7. The solution platform must be kept up to date with regular patching and security updates. 8. The solution must support the deployment of agents onto the latest cloud environments as well as older technology. 9. The solution must provide clear instructions an support when Defra deploy or remove agents from the estate over the length of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdf835a4-0ddc-4bab-810d-4ffa7934dd35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39991716-20e3-4a11-a34b-af77cb2ac0e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,375 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,375 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTI TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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